Responding to EEOC Discrimination Charges-What's Your Business Case?

Responding to EEOC discrimination charges is now one of the ordinary risks of doing business. The EEOC took in 67,448 charges in fiscal year 2023, which means it is likely only a matter of time before one reaches your desk.

Many employers react to a charge with shock, denial and anger before moving to acceptance and action. This 60-minute webinar helps you skip ahead to preparation, which is the key to defending a charge.

You'll review how charges are filed and how to read between the lines of one, whether to hire an attorney, what non-binding mediation involves, which documentation you need and whether to collect statements from witnesses or managers.

• Read between the lines of a discrimination charge
• Outline and prepare your case
• Identify the documentation you need
• Decide whether witness or manager statements will help
• Explain why written work standards matter
• Handle EEOC requests for additional information

• A review of discrimination charges filed with the EEOC
• Reading a discrimination charge
• Whether to hire an attorney
• What non-binding mediation is and whether to accept it
• Whether to obtain statements from witnesses or managers
• The documentation you need
• The importance of work standards
• Handling requests for additional information

Responding to a charge of discrimination is never pleasant, and a weak response can cost you the case. Preparing before a charge arrives lets you build a clear business case and respond with confidence.

This session suits HR, payroll and benefits professionals, business managers and business owners.

• Human Resources Professionals
• Payroll administrators
• Benefits Professionals
• Business Managers
• Business Owners

Bob McKenzie brings over 40 years of extensive human resources management experience to the table. With a rich background spanning various industries in both the private sector, public sector, and nonprofit organizations, Bob has honed his expertise in all facets of HR practices.

His insights and expertise have been recognized in numerous Human Resources trade publications, including HR.com, HR Magazine, HR Florida Review, Vault.com, BNA, the Institute of Management and Administration, and the Business Journals. As a sought-after speaker, Bob has graced several conferences and led engaging audio and web-based seminars.

Bob holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce Degree with double majors in Industrial Relations and Organizational Behavior from Rider University. Currently residing in Brunswick, GA, Bob continues to be a driving force in the HR industry, offering valuable insights and solutions to organizations worldwide.